SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1774174 • 1418 NORTH HIGHWAY 91, SHELLEY, ID, 83274
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-647477 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPID0560114303 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP80561A | ON FILE | Jul 18, 2010 | Aug 31, 2012 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2016 | Apr 12, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-02 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2016 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-02 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2016 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | REPLACED | May 11, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2015 | May 11, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014943-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2015 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1408099 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0039400 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 10, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0039400 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2012MCA00189 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP80561A | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2010 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC3041929 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3041929 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP3400406 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA3400407 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA3400406 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPID0560114303 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2017 | Apr 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2017 | Mar 8, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2016 | Jun 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2016 | May 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1408099 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0039400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2014 | Aug 10, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0039400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00189 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP80561A | CARGO | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP80561A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3041929 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2010 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | MC3041929 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2010 | Jul 18, 2010 |
| CANCEL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3400407 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | TP3400406 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3400406 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-647477 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2016 |
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 |
| MC647477 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 5, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2014 |
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2012 |
| MC647477 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2009 |
| MC647477 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2008 | REVOKED | Aug 10, 2015 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71C-LCDL | 383.71C-LCDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 85 AT MP 269 | ...WH4125 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHUBBUCK | I 15 | ...NX7933 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEYBURN | I 84 | ...NX7936 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Hall Twp | I-80 | ...NX7939 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASCO | SR-395*034.90 | ...UV5176 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 WB | ...025336 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 26, 2023 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | REXBURG | US 20 | ...659197 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 28, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | I-80 MP 277.97 | ...NX7934 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUFFALO | I-90 BUS/US 16 & I-25 INTCHG 299 SB OFF | ...NG5751 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 20, 2023 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELLEY | US 91 | ...882556 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HAVEN | I-15, at - | ...MZ2797 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 14, 2021 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IDAHO FALLS | HOLMES AVE | ...524487 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2018 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2012 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2009 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events